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Best-selling author James Finke joins Blake to discuss apologetics and how wrestling with doubt led him to a deeper faith. James shares his journey from a nominal religious upbringing to a life-changing encounter with scripture during a period of intense anxiety. He recalls how a panic attack drove him to open his Bible to Luke 12:22, a moment that transformed his understanding of God’s presence. The conversation explores how surrendering control to God leads to true peace and purpose, challenging the cultural narrative of self-reliance. James also explains how his passion for apologetics grew, leading him to study and teach others about defending their faith. The episode highlights the power of personal testimony in bringing others to faith and the importance of engaging with spiritual doubts.
In this episode, you’ll be able to…
• Understand why apologetics is essential for every believer, not just scholars or pastors.
• Gain confidence in sharing your faith by focusing on the foundational truth of Christianity—the resurrection of Jesus.
• Learn how to navigate tough spiritual conversations without feeling pressured to have all the answers.
What if the miracle you’re looking for is sitting on your bookshelf?
In this episode, host Kristin Nave goes deep into the miraculous nature of the Bible and its impact on faith with author James Finke, the mind behind the ministry, Christianity Uncomplicated. James shares his transformative personal journey from a corporate leader to a passionate defender of the Bible. Throughout their discussion, Kristin and James explore the importance of apologetics, how suffering led him to a deeper understanding of the Bible as the very Word of God. They also discuss his latest work, “Dear Judas,” his first foray into the world of fiction, with a twist of apologetics.
Episode Highlights:
- James’ journey with anxiety and how it led him to the Bible.
- What apologetics can and can’t do
- The importance of being part of a local church community.
- James presents his acronym “CORRECT” as a framework for understanding why we can have confidence in the Bible
- Introduction of James’ new book, “Dear Judas,” and how it weaves apologetics into fiction.
Resources Mentioned:
- James’ website: https://authorjamesfinke.com/
- New Novel: Dear Judas: A Christian Novel: A Christian Inspirational Fiction Story of Faith, Love, Spiritual Warfare, and Suspense with a Screwtape Letters Twist: Finke, James: 9798303155008: Amazon.com: Books
- FREE “Dear Judas” ebook for Love the Bible listeners: https://authorjamesfinke.com/kristin/
- James’ Uncomplicated apologetics series: https://authorjamesfinke.com/books/
- Instagram: @authorjamesfinke
- “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Frank Turek and Norm Geisler

